May Day Show
Monday 5th May 2014
9:30 am Start Time
Closing date for pre entries: 3rd May 2014
Ridden & CHAPS (UK) Judge: Kevin Lee
In Hand Judge: Billy Moran
CHAPS AFFILIATON NO. 14180
This show is affiliated to the International Showing Society and is a qualifier for the Royal London Show 2014 First,
second and third placed horses/ponies not already qualified in eligible classes will qualify for the Champion of
Britain Title classes to be held at the Royal London Show in 2014. Each qualified horse/pony will receive a
qualification card in the ring which will enable the owner to enter the Royal London Show, provided the owner and
rider/handler are, or become registered with the International Showing Society within 28 days of the qualifying
show. No horse registration is required. For up to date information telephone the I.S.S. secretary on (01425)
471680/(07971) 931971 or see www.royallondonshow.co.uk
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Both owner and the rider/exhibitor need not be a
member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete.
The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 28th-30th August 2014. Shows held on or after date of
Championship Show will count as 2015 qualifiers. Members to apply in writing to CHAPS (UK) for appropriate
qualifier card.
31st January 2014.August 2014.
The following classes are CHAPS (UK) Qualifiers 3,4,6,7,8,11,16,22,23,24,25,26,27. For full rulings and information
on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members’ Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for
rulings.
All stallions entering these classes must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion
ID Discs in the ring.
This Show is affiliated to Equifest, taking place at the East of England Showground on the 13th – 17th August 2014.
The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify.
15+ Horse & Pony Events
To qualify for the 2014 National Supreme Showing Championship Show on Sunday August 17 th at Equifest,
Peterborough the first, second and third place horse/pony in the following classes will each qualify. To enter the
National Supreme Showing Championship Show the rider/handler and horse/pony must register with 15+ Horse &
Pony Events within 14 days of the qualifying show date. Further information concerning this exciting organisation &
what it can offer for the older equine please contact 15+ Horse & Pony Events
– 01588 650180 –
Horse15plus@aol.com – www.15plus.org.uk
Should you require more information please don’t hesitate to contact 15+ Horse & Pony Events.
Please Note – No Dogs Allowed on the premises
Whitehouse Farm, Leamside, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6QJ
Tel: Bev 07900 413886
Email: entries@leamsideequestrian.co.uk
Show starts 9.30 am Prompt
Youngstock In-Hand
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Class 1
Mountain and Moorland Youngstock
Open to ages 1, 2 or 3 Year Olds; no foals.
Handlers must be competent for size of exhibit. Over the age of 16 for handling colts
Class 2
Royal London Qualifier
Open Youngstock including CHAPS (UK) Qualifier
Open to ages 1, 2 or 3 Year Olds; no foals.
Handlers must be competent for size of exhibit. Over the age of 16 for handling colts.
Class 3
Royal London Qualifier
CHAPS (UK) Native/Cob/Traditional Youngstock In-Hand Qualifier
Open to ages 1, 2 or 3 Year Olds; no foals.
Handlers must be competent for size of exhibit. Over the age of 16 for handling colts.
Class 4
CHAPS (UK) Non Native Youngstock In-Hand Qualifier
Open to ages 1, 2 or 3 Year Olds; no foals.
Handlers must be competent for size of exhibit. Over the age of 16 for handling colts.
In-Hand Youngstock Championship For 1st & 2nd place in all of the above classes to take at the
end of class 4
Class 5
Open In-Hand
Any Height, age, type. No Foals
Open to any breed over the age of 3years old. Handlers must be competent for size of exhibit.
Over the age of 16 for handling colts
Class 6
Drumacre Hall Stud/Equifest Mountain and Moorland – In Hand Small Breeds
Open to In Hand Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies.
Stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding, any age.
Class 7
Royal London Qualifier, Equifest Qualifier
Drumacre Hall Stud/Equifest Mountain and Moorland – In Hand Large Breeds
Open to In Hand Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies.
Stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding, any age.
Class 8
Royal London Qualifier, Equifest Qualifier
Equifest In Hand Riding Ponies
In hand Riding Ponies, stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding. Any age, not to exceed 153cms at maturity
Class 9
Class 10
Show Hunter Pony In Hand
Royal London Qualifier
Young Handlers
Handlers under the age of 16 and open to any breed/height/age. No Stallions.
Class 11
Royal London Qualifier
CHAPS (UK) Native/Cob/Traditional Open In-Hand Qualifier
Any height. Any age, no foals.
Class 12
CHAPS (UK) Non-Native Open In-Hand Qualifier
Any height. Any age, no foals.
Class 13
Class 14
Veteran Horse/Pony (Any breed/type 15 yrs & over)
Including CHAPS (UK) Veteran Qualifier - In-hand
Royal London Qualifier, 15+ Qualifier
Open Sports Horse/Pony (not split in to height groups)
CHAPS (UK) Qualifier
In-Hand Championship For 1st & 2nd place in all of the above classes to take place at the
end of class 14
Ridden (not before 12:30pm)
Class 15
Class 16
Lead Rein Best Combination up to 9 years
Lead Rein/First Ridden
LR 3-8yrs, exhibits not to exc 122cms (12hh); FR 10yrs & under, exhibits not to exc 128cms (12.2hh).
Class 17
CHAPS (UK) Qualifier
Snuggy Hoods / Equifest Ridden Show Hunter Ponies
Show Hunter Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 153cms.
Riders not to have attained their 20th birthday before the 1st January in the current year.
Classes will be divided if sufficient entries
Class 18
Mr E & Mrs SA Kydd/ Equifest Ridden Hunters
Open Ridden Hunter, mare or gelding Exceeding 153cm. Rider any age.
Class 19
Equifest Qualifier
The Hewitt Family/Equifest Mountain and Moorland Small Breeds
Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies
Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Rider any age.
Class 20
Equifest, Royal London Qualifier
The Hewitt Family/Equifest Mountain and Moorland Large Breeds
Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies.
Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Rider any age.
Class 21
Equifest, Royal London Qualifier
Novice Ridden Horse/Pony in their first year of competition.
Walk, Trot (canter optional in individual show no gallop)
Will spilt horses/ponies if sufficient entries)
Class 22
Nupafeed / Equifest Riding Horses
Open Riding Horse, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, any height. Riders any age.
Class may be split horses/ponies if sufficient entries.
Class 23
Equifest Qualifier
Nupafeed / Equifest Ridden Cobs
Open Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms.
Riders any age. Class may be split lightweight/Heavyweight if sufficient entries
Class 24
Class 25
Class 26
Class 27
Class 28
Racehorse to Riding Horse (Minor blemishes and scars will not be taken into account)
Royal London Qualifier
Open Ridden (any horse/pony 4 years and over)
Rare & Foreign Breeds (Any foreign breed Horse/pony 4 years and over)
Royal London Qualifier
Concours D’Elegance
Royal London Qualifier
Any Novice Ridden Native Horse/Pony
Including CHAPS (UK) Novice Ridden Horse Qualifier (Any Type)
Novice not to have won an open class before 2014
Class 29
Any Novice Ridden Plaited Non Native Horse/Pony
Including CHAPS (UK) Novice Ridden Horse Qualifier (Any Type)
Novice not to have won an open class before 2014
Class 30
30a
CHAPS (UK) Native/Cob/Traditional Open Ridden Horse Qualifier Judge Ride
CHAPS (UK) Native/Cob/Traditional Open Ridden Pony Qualifier
Any type, height, 4 years and over.
Class 31
31a
CHAPS (UK) Non Native Open Ridden Horse Qualifer Judge Ride
CHAPS (UK) Non Native Open Ridden Pony Qualifer
Any height, type, 4 years and over.
Class 32
Class 33
Open Sports Horse/Pony (not split in to height groups)
Including CHAPS (UK) Sports Horse/Pony
Veteran Horse/Pony (Any breed/type 15 yrs & over)
CHAPS (UK) Veteran Qualifier Royal London Qualifier, 15+ Qualifier
Ridden Championship for 1st & 2nd Place in all of the above classes to take place at the end of class 33
Champion and Reserve Champion from the Youngstock, In-hand and Ridden championship
will then go forward to become
Supreme Champion of the Leamside Equestrian May Day Show
Whitehouse Farm, Leamside, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6QJ
Tel: Bev 07900 413886
Email: entries@leamsideequestrian.co.uk
Disclaimer
Save for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers or anyone for whom they are in law responsible,
neither the organisers, Leamside Equestrian, nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies accepts any liability for
any accident, loss, damage, injury, illness to horses, owners, riders, grooms, spectators, land or any other person or property
whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY - By entering you are deemed to have agreed to the following:
1. All persons enter the show and its grounds at their own risk & Leamside Equestrian Limited accept no
responsibility for injury, accident, or loss.
2. The organisers reserve the right to ask any competitor to leave the arena if they feel any animal is unfit to
compete or being unfairly treated.
3. Lead rein ponies are to be shown in a snaffle bridle with the lead rein attached to the noseband only.
4. No spurs to be worn by any junior rider (16 years & under).
5. All horses/ponies competing in ridden classes to be 4 years old or over.
6. Age of rider/handler is as that on the date of the show.
7. Hard hats to current BSI standards must be worn by all handlers aged 14 years and under in the in-hand
classes and at all times when mounted, irrespective of age. Chin straps must be fastened. And purpose made
riding boots at all times when mounted. If a Patey Hard is worn a disclaimer MUST be signed.
8. It is the responsibility of the competitors to be at the arena on time.
9. No person will enter the arena unless required to do so to compete or at the specific request of the judge.
10. Participants do so at their own risk.
11. The organisers will not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury to persons, animals or property.
12. All persons must be vigilant of vehicles and animals moving round the show area and should abide by the
spectator/horse only zones and prohibited areas at all time.
13. Horses/ponies must be supervised at all times. Horses/ponies MUST NOT be left tied to vehicles including
horseboxes unattended.
14. NO GALLOPING anywhere on the show ground unless requested by a judge.
15. Rubbish must be placed in the bins provided or removed from the show ground.
16. Vehicles must not be mucked out on the show ground or any part of the farm.
17. It is compulsory for horses to have Public Liability Insurance.
18. Colts, two years old or over must be suitably bitted and led by a handler who is competent and able to
keep control at all times.
19. Any person behaving inappropriately will be asked to leave and will be disqualified.
20. All travelling horses and ponies must have a valid passport with them. All horses must be fully vaccinated.
21. The organiser reserves the right to cancel, alter, amend, split or amalgamate classes according to entries and
circumstances.
22. All competitors should consider carefully the classes they enter. No refunds/swap of classes will be
given under any circumstances whatsoever.
23 Any complaints must be lodged, in writing, with the show secretary within 30 minutes of the close of the class. A
deposit of £30 must be left which will be returned if the complaint is upheld.
24. Smoking is prohibited within the grounds. A smoking point is by the double gates at the entrance only
and please use bins provided.
25. Children under the age of 16 years must be supervised by an adult at all times.
26.THE JUDGE’S DECISION IS FINAL. Anyone acting discourteously to any judge/steward/organiser will be
asked to leave the grounds.
27. Vehicles including trailers parked on the premises are left entirely at the owner’s risk.
28. All horses entered must be of good health and have appropriate up to date vaccinations and worm control to
prevent any risk to other horses.
Most of all we ask that all competitors are respectful to each other, our
stewards, liveries, staff, facilities and property.
May we take this opportunity to wish you all a Wonderful Bank Holiday